Noctuidae 
This is a much larger 
has practically the same 
range of distribution. The 
affinity of the genus to the 
genus Psychomorpha i s 
clearly shown by the larva, 
a representation of which is 
given in the annexed cut 
taken from the writings of 
Prof. C. V. Riley, who de¬ 
voted considerable time to 
the study of the life-history 
of these insects. 
species than the preceding. It 
Fig. 145. —Euthisanotia grata, a, Full- 
grown larva; b, enlarged segment, side 
view; c, cervical shield from behind; 
d, anal hump from behind; e-f, top 
and side views of egg, enlarged. 
(After Riley.) 
Genus CIRIS Grote 
(1) Ciris wilsoni Grote, Plate XIX, Fig. 2, & . 
This insect occurs in Texas and Arizona. It has also been 
referred to the Agaristidce and to the Zygcenidce by various 
authors. There is, however, no doubt as to its being a true 
Noctuid. 
Genus NOROPSIS Guenee 
(1) Noropsis hieroglyphica Cramer, Plate XXVIII, Fig. 
I, 9. 
This very pretty moth has a wide range in the hotter portions 
of America. It is found in Florida, and represents the invasion 
of our southern territory by the fauna of the Antilles, and South 
America. 
Genus FENARIA Grote 
(1) Fenaria longipes Druce, Plate XI, Fig. 16, $ . 
The species occurs in Arizona and ranges thence southwardly 
into Mexico. 
(2) Fenaria sevorsa Grote, Plate XVII, Fig. 12, ? . 
Syn. cedessa Druce. 
The species has the same range as the preceding. 
“ I love the season well 
When forest glades are teeming with bright forms.'* 
Longfellow. An April Day . 
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